Blind date turned proposal (Josie and Dexter) novel Chapter 1129

Dexter shook his head, wearing a faint smile. "I don't have the authority to decide that."

Josie sat rigidly, her expression unpleasant. If he had answered affirmatively, she would have immediately turned and left. Thankfully, Dexter didn't.

Grape observed her mother's expression and softly said, "Mommy, don't blame Daddy. It's because I missed you."

Josie's rigid expression softened slightly as she gently patted Grape's head.

Laura was probably fine now. She had sent Josie a message, informing her that everyone had dispersed and asking where she was.

Josie couldn't tell her that Dexter was there, so she had to make up an excuse, saying she had something to attend to and left early.

Dexter skillfully turned the lazy Susan and asked again, "Would you like more to eat?"

After pondering over things all night, Josie hadn't really eaten enough. She decided to accept his offer, reasoning that she could upset anyone but not compromise her own sustenance.

Annoyed, she picked up her fork.

Dexter curved his lips and instructed the attendant to prepare a small plate. He filled it with some food that Grape could eat before attentively feeding her.

Grape wasn't picky and ate whatever food Dexter fed her.

The people around were stunned by the scene before them. Never in a million years would they have expected Dexter to have such a personal side. He was the epitome of a perfect father.

In contrast, Josie didn't mind at all. She believed that since he had brought the child, he should naturally take full responsibility.

As she ate, she asked softly, "Do you know who took Laura away?"

Dexter was playing with Grape. "I don't know."

"But you just pulled me!"

"All I knew was that you were in danger, and I couldn't let you be in danger."

Josie fell silent.

For a moment, she didn't know how to respond.

Josie began to understand. Indeed, Laura isn't a hopeless romantic. Yet, she chooses to stay despite the way she is treated. This indicates that the man is of great importance to her.

Dexter's action of feeding Grape abruptly froze. He saw Grape staring intently at him with her large, bright eyes. He softly said, "I'm sorry."

If he had known that his decision would cause her such great pain, he would never have done it.

Although Josie no longer cared as much, every time she thought about that incident, a dull ache would arise in her heart. She spoke with a sarcastic tone, "You slapped me and abandoned me in the rain, all for a fake Liana. I remember waiting for you all night, but you never returned."

As she uttered those words, the pain in her chest grew stronger. It became evident that the matter had never truly been resolved.

Dexter felt equally distressed, although he believed he had no right to feel that way. Gripping his spoon tightly, he confessed, "I am a monster."

Josie found it amusing and moved closer to him, speaking slowly. "Do you know why I waited for you?"

He lifted his gaze, filled with remorse.

"Back then, I already knew I was Liana. I wanted to tell you, but you never gave me the opportunity."

Dexter's guilt intensified.